Entries by Anthony Hartwig

BULLDOGS JUMP AHEAD IN THEIR FIRST MATCHUP WITH GIRARD

GIRARD OH- Poland put up six runs in the first on its way to a 9-2 victory over Girard on Thursday. Poland’s big inning was driven by singles by Carmine Tukalo, Chris Denney, and Aiden Thompson, walks by Ryan Dilullo and Dominic Elia, and a fielder’s choice by Jacob Hayes. The Bulldogs got things moving […]

JFK SHUTS IT DOWN AGAINST HEARTLAND

WARREN OH- Jaden Rishel threw a shutout to lead John F. Kennedy Catholic  past Heartland Christian 6-0 on Thursday. A single by Drew Walker in the fourth inning was a positive for Heartland Christian. Rishel led things off on the mound for the Eagles. Rishel surrendered zero runs on one hit over seven innings, striking […]

JAYS CLAIM MVAC TITLE

NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson Milton defeated Mineral Ridge 7-2 thanks to a strong start. They scored on a groundout by Billy Sloan in the first inning and a single by Caden Ruby in the second inning. The win hands the Blue Jays the 2023 MVAC Scarlet Tier Championship. The Blue Jays pulled away for good […]

WEST BRANCH UP FOR CHALLENGE ON THE ROAD

ASHTABULA OH- West Branch nabbed the lead late in the game in a 12-5 victory over Edgewood on Thursday. The game was tied at four with West Branch batting in the top of the sixth when Mati Hawk singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The Warriors secured the victory […]

MCDONALD WINS SEVENTH STRAIGHT MVAC CHAMPIONSHIP

Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle Thursday, but McDonald defeated Western Reserve 3-1. Isabella O’Brien allowed just four hits in the circle. The win gives McDonald their seventh straight MVAC championship dating back to 2016. McDonald pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Bri McCombs grounded […]

RAIDERS OPEN TOURNAMENT TIME WITH DOMINATION

Juli Stachowicz threw a gem on Thursday for South Range, allowing zero runs and besting Crestview by a score of 16-0 to win the sectional championship. In the first inning, South Range got their offense started when Gretchen Bartels singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The Raiders notched eight […]

TOTH OPENS UP TOURNAMENT PLAY WITH A NO HITTER

CANFIELD OH- Malena Toth was brilliant on the rubber on Thursday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Canfield past Perry 10-0 in the sectional finals. Canfield secured the victory thanks to six runs in the fourth inning. Jenna Triveri, Hailey Freedy, Faith Morell, and Toth each drove in runs during the inning. Canfield Cardinals […]

POLAND MAKES RETURN TO DISTRICTS

POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary girls softball team improved to 13-8 on the season with a sectional semi-final victory over Canton South by a score of 13-3.  Senior Cleveland State University commit Katie McDonald picked up her 13th victory in the circle striking out 11 Wildcat batters and scattering 6 hits. Canton South jumped […]

LAKEVIEW POWERS INTO NEXT ROUND

CORTLAND OH- Mack Stowe came the ballpark and meant business on Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Lakeview past Southeast 14-8 in the sectional finals. Stowe drove in runs on a home run in the second, a groundout in the third, and a home run in the fourth. Both pitching staffs had […]

GRADISHAR MAKES HER FIRST TOURNAMENT GAME ONE TO REMEMBER

WARREN OH- As a freshman Gabby Gradishar had to watch her teammates compete in the district tournament. Unable to make an impact on the field due to injury, she has been hungry all season to finally get a chance to shine in bracket play.  She let everything loose on Thursday in her first career tournament […]